Gochujang Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

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As soon as the weather begins to warm up, I start thinking about grilling – and recipes like this delicious Gochujang Glazed Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus come to mind.

Just thinking about this asparagus makes my mouth water!

Bacon wrapped asparagus on a white plate with a wooden spoon

Bacon wrapped asparagus with gochugang sauce is delish!

It’s so easy to make these, too!

All you do is wrap some fresh stalks of asparagus with bacon and brush on the scrumptious flavor of Gochujang, an amazing Korean sauce.

And seriously, if you haven’t tried Gochujang yet, you simply must!

Savory, spicy, and yet – just a bit sweet – Gochujang is made from chili powder and rice that has been fermented.

The taste is out of this world – and combined with the bacon, asparagus – makes a vegetable dish so delicious that you won’t be able to stop at just one!

Serving glazed bacon wrapped asparagus

I love this dish for any grilling event – from tailgating to 4th of July to backyard barbecues and family potlucks.

It’s a favorite for our Memorial Day, Father’s Day, and Labor Day events.

But who am I kidding? These are good anytime!

Just make sure you grill up enough so everyone can have a serving.

This Gochujang Glazed Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is one great way to entice people to eat their vegetables!

And if you will be serving those who don’t enjoy spicy, you can always leave a batch with just the bacon – it’s delicious on its own.

Gochujang Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Asaparagus wrapped in bacon on a white plate with a wooden slotted spoon
This recipe was initially published on our sister blog, The Awesome Muse, and has been moved here.

If it’s grilling weather, it’s a good time to make Gochujang Glazed Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus.

If you love some good Korean spices, this is sure to be a hit. It’s so simple to make, and it’s perfect to throw on the grill for your summer backyard barbecues.

And they are so simple to make, especially having only three ingredients!

You can even get the kids to help assemble them before you put them on the grill.

You may also like grilling our southwestern jalapeno poppers too!

Savory, spicy, and yet – just a bit sweet – Gochujang bacon wrapped asparagus prepared on the grill is the perfect dish to serve at your summer barbecues.

Ingredients you need to make Gochujang Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Fresh asparagus, a slab of bacon and a bottle of gochujang sauce on a cutting board

  • 1 lb. fresh asparagus, cleaned
  • 1 package bacon
  • 4-6 tablespoons gochujang, plus more for serving

How to make Gochujang Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

stalks of asparagus wrapped with bacon on a cutting board with gochujang sauce

Taking 3 stalks of asparagus at a time, wrap each bunch with one slice of bacon.

Holding the asparagus near the cut end along with a bacon end in one hand easily allows wrapping the bacon up the bunch with your free hand. 

bacon wrapped asparagus bunches on a charcoal grill

Grill the wrapped bunches until the bacon begins to crisp.  

Brush with gochujang, then flip.

Bacon wrapped asparagus on a charcoal grill glazed with gochujang sauce

Brush the other side, and then cook a minute longer.  

Remove and serve.

 

Please let us know how you enjoy our Gochujang Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus recipe. 

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Gochujang Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Jennifer Quisenberry
Savory, spicy, and yet – just a bit sweet – Gochujang bacon wrapped asparagus prepared on the grill is the perfect dish to serve at your summer barbecues.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Korean
Servings 12
Calories 233 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients to Make Gochujang Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

  • 1 lb Fresh Asparagus Cleaned
  • 1 pkg Bacon
  • 4-6 tbsp Gochujang Plus More For Serving

Instructions
 

Instructions to Make Gochujang Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

  • Taking 3 stalks of asparagus at a time, wrap each bunch with one slice of bacon. (Holding the asparagus near the cut end along with a bacon end in one hand easily allows wrapping the bacon up the bunch with your free hand.)
  • Grill the wrapped bunches until the bacon begins to crisp.
  • Brush with Gochujang, then flip.
  • Brush the other side, and then cook a minute longer.
  • Remove and serve.

Notes

Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal
Keyword Gochujang Glazed Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Gochujang Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Grilled Asparagus wrapped with bacon
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